Riccardo Calafiori vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Calafiori DEF - Arsenal | 6.7 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 3.5 | 46.2% | £5.7m |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
PICK CALAFIORI
Riccardo Calafiori holds a clear edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Riccardo Calafiori projects 4.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Riccardo Calafiori leads on season points (20 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Calafiori
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
The case for each player
Calafiori
- Riccardo Calafiori has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £5.7m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW4, making Calafiori a viable starting option.
- Calafiori's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Calafiori vs Thiaw Gameweek 4
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